Registered Nurse Level 2- Clinical Manager – Community Recovery Services at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

119223.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case management, Mental health nursing, Clinical management, Risk assessment, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Supervision, Quality improvement, Clozapine administration, Patient care, Crisis intervention, Recovery-focused care, Strength-based practice

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2 (P71177) Salary: $112,841 – $119,223 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol & Drug Services, Adult Community Services Closing Date: 6th May 2026 What can we offer you: • City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au) About the Role: Are you ready for your next challenge? Then this is the role for you! Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) delivers a range of mental health and wellbeing services across inpatient, outpatient and community settings throughout the ACT, including Adult Acute and Community Mental Health Services, Alcohol and Drug Services, Justice Health Services, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. This position is primarily based within Adult Community Mental Health Services – Community Recovery Services (CRS), with teams located in Gungahlin, Belconnen, City, Woden and Tuggeranong. Staff may be required to work across other areas of Adult Community Mental Health Services to meet operational needs. CRS operates across the ACT in line with the Adult Community Mental Health Model of Care and is a multidisciplinary service comprising nursing, allied health, psychiatry and administrative staff. CRS provides recovery‑focused, strengths‑based case management for adults experiencing complex mental illness or psychological distress associated with significant functional impairment, risk, or the need for medium to longer‑term multidisciplinary care. Consumers may be subject to the Mental Health Act 2015 and require regular engagement to support stability, reduce hospital admissions and improve community functioning. The successful applicant will manage a caseload with support from an allocated psychiatrist and the multidisciplinary team, delivering face‑to‑face care over sustained periods. The role involves working collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. At this level, the successful applicant will contribute to team processes, undertake professional development and supervision, supervise junior staff and students, participate in quality activities, and complete Clozapine training to support the team’s Clozapine Clinic. Selection may be made based on the written application alone. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. Selection may be appointed using the written application alone ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Rajeev Ellepola at (02) 5124 1269 or at rajeev.ellepola@act.gov.au #LI-DNI #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Clinical Manager will provide recovery-focused, strengths-based case management for adults with complex mental illness within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves delivering face-to-face care, supervising junior staff, and contributing to team processes and quality activities.